Dieting, weight & exercise Finding a healthy balance

We've all heard (and may have offered) the advice: If you want to lose weight, simply eat a little less and exercise a little more. But if eating less and exercising more is so "simple,"why are we still dealing with an obesity epidemic? Do we need to rethink our messages? This talk will focus on dieting and exercise myths that perpetuate difficulty with weight reduction: Myth 1: The more you exercise, the more fat you will lose. False. The more you exercise, the more likely you are to compensate with reduced activity the rest of the day. Dieters need to become more aware of their 24-hour energy expenditure, not just the time spent exercising. Myth 2: To lose 0.5 kg body fat per week, a dieter needs to reduce food intake by 2 MJ (500 kcal) per day. False. The number of MJ that contributes to fat loss depends on how much fat the person has to lose, with an obese person losing fat faster than a lean person. While a 2-MJ per day deficit may be a standard weight reduction prescription, would a smaller deficit be more sustainable, hence more successful?The session will conclude with information about gastric bypass athletes. An estimated 6% of gastric bypass patients become highly active and train for marathons, triathlons, and other endurance events. As health professionals, we need to be aware of this emerging clientele, understand their sports nutrition issues, and help them stay out of the medical tents.

Background: Obesity is related to a higher rate of infections and some types of cancer. Here we analyzed the impact of obesity and weight loss induced by Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) on immunological parameters, i.e., cytokine productions and natural killer cell function. Methods: We analyzed...

Focuses on the number of teenagers who are opting to undergo gastric bypass surgery in an effort to lose weight. How the procedure is performed; Amount of food the reduced stomach can hold; Complications which may occur; Weight requirements to be considered for the procedure; Costs; Other...

Background: Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (LRYGB) is a challenging operation for the treatment of morbid obesity with well-demonstrated effectiveness in weight lost. There are several variations to the technique.Methods: From September 2000 to July 2004, 600...

Background: Stenosis of the gastrojejunostomy after laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass is a common occurrence. We have previously presented data demonstrating that the use of a 25-mm circular stapler results in a decreased incidence of stenosis compared to the results of a 21-mm circular...

The article discusses research which was reported in the article "Health Benefits of Gastric Bypass Surgery After 6 Years" by T. Adams et al. and found that the health and weight loss benefits that follow gastric bypass surgery appear to last for at least six years.

The article focuses on several weight-loss surgery procedures. Liposuction which uses a hollow tube called a cannula may take effect within several weeks or months after swelling subsides. Gastric Lap Band Procedure can be performed to obese people, who are around 100 pounds overweight. With...

Morbid obesity has become a global epidemic during the 20th century. Until now bariatric surgery is the only effective treatment for this disease leading to sustained weight loss and improvement of comorbidities. The sleeve gastrectomy is becoming a promising alternative for the gold standard...

The article explores the benefits of weight-loss or bariatric surgery in controlling obesity as a major risk factor for developing diabetes, two epidemics in the U.S. according to the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS). Cleveland Clinic Bariatric and Metabolic Institute...